Need external soundcard with HDMI output for laptop

Scion

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Denon X4400H
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Monitor Audio Silver
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Monitor Audio Climate for Atmos
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SVS SB13 Ultra, Infinity Kappa
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Epson TW9000 projector
I may be missing something obvious but I can't find an external soundcard for my laptop which offers HDMI output? Both my PC and laptop have internal soundcards but no HDMI output so I would prefer to add one for my laptop since it's more portable. I assume it would still need a USB connection to the laptop.
Many thanks.
 

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Denon X4400H
Main Amp
Denon X4400H
Additional Amp
Marantz MM7025
Universal / Blu-ray / CD Player
Panasonic
Front Speakers
Monitor Audio Platinum PL300
Center Channel Speaker
Monitor Audio Platinum PL350
Surround Speakers
Monitor Audio Silver
Surround Back Speakers
Energy
Front Height Speakers
Monitor Audio Climate for Atmos
Rear Height Speakers
Monitor Audio Climate for Atmos
Subwoofers
SVS SB13 Ultra, Infinity Kappa
Video Display Device
Epson TW9000 projector
Thanks John. Turns out the HDMI connection I needed to make is not just from the audio/soundcard but also can also come from the video card. Several years ago ran REW with stereo cable from the headphone jack. So I assumed that taking new measurements using the recommended HDMI also needed to come from the soundcard, hence my search for a USB C to HDMI adaptor. In my case, I used the Displayport (on my Surface Pro) with an HDMI cable. Seems to be working okay. If there is a problem I can always revert to the aforementioned USB to HDMI adaptor.
 

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Motu HD Express has HDMI in & out, although I have no experience with it. Price is around $500.
 
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